Dead Boy Detectives
Genre
Based on
Developed bySteve Yockey
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLangley, Canada
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Related
The Sandman

Dead Boy Detectives is an upcoming supernatural detective comedy drama streaming television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the DC Comics characters of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.[1] It is set to premiere on Netflix in April 2024.[2]

Premise

The series follows Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who decided not to enter the afterlife and stay on Earth and investigate crimes that involve the supernatural.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [1]Directed byWritten by [1]Original release date [3]
1"Pilot"Lee Toland Krieger[4]Steve YockeyApril 2024 (2024-04)
2"The Case of the Dandelion Shrine"TBDShoshana SachiApril 2024 (2024-04)
3"The Case of the Devlin House"TBDIan Weinreich & Kristy LowreyApril 2024 (2024-04)
4"The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers"TBDJoshua Conkel & Kristin Layne TuckerApril 2024 (2024-04)
5"The Case of the Two Dead Dragons"TBDKelli Breslin & Jeremy KaufmanApril 2024 (2024-04)
6TBATBDBeth Schwartz & Oscar BalderramaApril 2024 (2024-04)
7TBATBDSteve YockeyApril 2024 (2024-04)
8"The Case of the Hungry Snake"Pete Chatmon[5]Ross MaxwellApril 2024 (2024-04)

Glen Winter, Cheryl Dunye, Andi Armaganian, Amanda Tapping, and Richard Speight will direct episodes of the series.[6]

Production

Development

On September 3, 2021, Variety reported that HBO Max ordered a pilot for a potential series, then-intended as a spin-off of Doom Patrol.[7] On April 14, 2022, HBO Max gave the production a series order.[8] On February 24, 2023, the series was moved from HBO Max to Netflix. The series was reportedly moved due to being incompatible with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans to have HBO Max's DC shows be set in the DC Universe, as well as due to HBO Max's inability to market the series before 2024.[9] On April 20, 2023, Gaiman confirmed the series would be set in the same universe as The Sandman.[10]

Casting

In November 2021, George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Alexander Calvert, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Yuyu Kitamura, and Jenn Lyon were cast.[11][12] Lukas Gage replaced Calvert in September 2022.[13] In October 2022, Michael Beach, Joshua Colley, and Lindsey Gort joined the cast in recurring capacities.[14] A month later, Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins, and David Iacono were cast.[15][16]

Filming

The pilot episode was filmed between December 2021 and January 2022, with Lee Toland Krieger directing.[4][9] Filming for the series began on November 7, 2022, in Langley, British Columbia, and concluded on April 5, 2023.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Dead Boy Detectives". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "'Dead Boy Detectives' Officially Moves To Netflix From HBO Max; Watch Teaser Trailer". Deadline.
  3. ^ "Geeked Week 2023: Get All the News and Sneak Peeks From 'Damsel,' 'ONE PIECE' and More". About Netflix. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "'Dead Boy Detectives' Moving Forward at HBO Max, Filming Schedule Confirmed". Midgard Times. August 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Pete Chatmon [@petechatmon] (November 11, 2023). "I had the absolute pleasure of directing the S1 finale of this super cool show! It was awesome to team up again with @steveyockey76 and collaborate for the first time with @schwartzapproved, @marcle1 worked magic with the camera, and the talent we focused the lenses on were outstanding. Shout out to @georgerexstrew @jaydenrevri @kassiusnelson @yuyukitt @thejennlyon @lukasgage @bricuoco @ruthie_connell @michaelbeach @hicaitlinreilly @maxjenkinsyall and so many more! Dropping in 2024! #directorslife #deadboydetectives" – via Instagram.
  6. ^ Zogbi, Emily (January 4, 2023). "HBO Max's Dead Boy Detectives Taps The Winchesters, Arrow Directors". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 3, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Series From Steve Yockey, Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti Gets HBO Max Pilot Order (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered to Series at HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 24, 2023). "DC Drama 'Dead Boy Detectives' Moves to Netflix From HBO Max (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Laudenbach, Sarah (April 21, 2023). "Dead Boy Detectives To Expand The Sandman TV Universe, Confirms Neil Gaiman". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Pilot Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  12. ^ White, Peter (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered To Series At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 22, 2022). "Lukas Gage Joins 'Dead Boy Detectives' Series at HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (October 12, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': Michael Beach, Joshua Colley & Lindsey Gort Join HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  15. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 1, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Series Adds Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (November 10, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': David Iacono To Play David The Demon In HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  17. ^ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. April 14, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

External links

Netflix original upcoming series
Live-action TV series based on DC Comics publications
Neil Gaiman bibliography
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